Hi all, sorry it took me a while to get back.
Thanks for the tips. I'm really hoping that things work out with this job. I really want to move down under.
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Originally Posted by MrFriendly
Giday BookerV,
Well I recently moved to Melbourne myself, and I have to say, it's probably the best city in Australia, apart from the weather.
Richmond is a pretty cool area, and it's close to the city. It has quite a lot of clubs and some very cool live music venues as well.
What kind of things are you into? Melbourne has a scene for pretty much everyone really.
If you find yourself down here I'd be more than happy to show you around the place a bit so you get your footing
If you love art, music, culture, and all manner of strange shit in between then Melbourne is definitely the town for you.
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From what I have read it sounds like a great city and exactly what I am looking for. I am totally looking for some good places to go and have fun. I like pubs, and hanging outside, and partying it up in the nightlife.
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Originally Posted by Meridae'n
The great thing about working in Richmond is that there are a hell of a lot of places that are relatively close. Richmond itself is hard to beat as it's next to the city, close to Sth Yarra/Chapel St, beaches, and St Kilda. The only problem is you pay for it. There will be a million rental places available so that's no problem, just be expecting to pay $130-180 each for the privalige. A slightly cheaper alternative is moving out a couple of suburbs but stay on train lines that connect to Richmond station. I'll list a few for you:
Hawthorn
Glenferrie
Kew
Auburn
South Yarra
Prahran
Windsor
South Melbourne
Toorak
All are pretty good places and around the same price as Richmond (Toorak and Sth Yarra might be slightly higher), but in my opinion I'd stick with Richmond itself, especially considering your age. You'll love it, great shopping down Bridge Rd, shitloads of pubs/cafes, and it's only 5 mins away from the CBD which will have anything your Cannuckistani heart could desire.
Word to the wise: DO NOT come over expecting Aussies to want to hear about your home country 24/7. This is a big mistake Nth Americans make when they get here. Yes your accent will get you laid, but not if you are loud, obnoxious when pissed, and condescending to the locals.
Anything else I can help you with mate?
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Richmond sounds like a nice area. I was looking up St.Kilda too and that seems like a fun place, but I wouldn't mind living in Richmond and just heading into St.K to have fun. I looked a bit online and found a lot of nice looking apartments for rent with all the trimmings. I would be looking for a place in the $300-$400 / week price range, maybe a bit more but not too much. It looked like there were some pretty decent places for that price.
Basically I would want to be near the entertainment and a good scene. But in a good area. I just have no idea exactly where the best entertainment is.
Oh and no worries about me spending all my time being an ass or talking about home, I'm not like that. I am definitely glad to hear that the accent will get me in with some local ladies though...
